13 Audi R8 5.2 Spyder For Sale

Used Audi R8 V10 Spyder For Sale

By far the most popular body style, the Audi R8 V10 Spyder for sale represents the flagship of the brand. With an unmatched refinement, they are a bargain compared to other cars in their class. The only drawback of having 10 cylinders and All Wheel Drive is less fuel economy compared to RWD competitors. Due to their low production numbers, depreciation is not a major concern, as the R8 convertible holds its value compared to the coupe and V8 models.

Here is a testament to how easy it is to fall in love with the R8: One of the owners of the duPont REGISTRY purchased an Audi R8 Spyder and loved it so much he immediately sold it and bought an Audi R8 5.2 FSI Spyder. It is an all-around great two-seat sports car. From the get-go, complaints revolved around the need for more speed. Audi listened and dropped a Lamborghini-derived 525-hp V-10 into the car’s engine bay. Soon after, it cut the top off the V-10 coupe to create the 5.2 FSI Spyder. Still, some clamored that the V-10 wasn’t powerful enough. To those people, Audi now offers the limited-edition 560-hp R8 GT. The V-10 engine is available with a six-speed manual and a six-speed sequential manual gearbox (dubbed R-Tronic). We anticipate the R8 to acquire Audi’s S Tronic seven-speed dual clutch transmission in the near future.

We liken the R8 to an NSX of the 21st century; it is ergonomic as it is stylish, powerful as it is comfortable, and exclusive as it is attainable. Prices start at $115,000, which is not too far from a highly optioned base 911.

The Lamborghini Huracan and R8 are now closer than ever, with both models benefiting from a 50 percent stronger aluminum space frame. The stalwart 5.2L V10 is tuned to 540 hp, which allows 0-60 mph in 3.6 seconds. The powered soft top is also faster, stowing away in under 20 seconds, operating at up to 31 mph. More carbon fiber allows for a dry weight under 3,600 lbs, a featherweight in the AWD convertible marketplace. The center differential is water cooled for longevity and is able to shift 100 percent of the engine’s power, front or rear, faster than you can blink. So this means you could spend your weekends trying to lose traction, but your efforts will be futile. Another much-needed improvement of the Quattro system is a new freewheeling mode. Allowing the V10 to idle when decelerating or going downhill is just one of the new features aimed at improving fuel economy.